OpenAI
Technology
SeniorTechnicalAdvisor,NationalSecurityPolicy,GlobalAffairs
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“Senior Technical Advisor, National Security Policy, Global Affairs at OpenAI. Skills: National security policy, AI safety, Technical AI governance. Advise on frontier AI safety. Advise on governance issues”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience, Technical fluency, National security experience
Nice to Have
Network in AI research, Solid technical judgment, Politically astute, Excellent writer, Creative frontier AI policy thinker, Coordinate complex work, Operate effectively in fast-moving settings, Familiarity with frontier AI risk management issues, Experience working with senior stakeholders
What You'll Do.
Advise on frontier AI safety
Advise on governance issues
Connect between teams
Drive engagement with institutes
Develop proactive policy strategies
Represent OpenAI externally
Translate technical realities
Build trusted relationships
Identify technical-policy opportunities
Pressure-test novel ideas
Determine important initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional connector; Internal teams; External stakeholders; Technical policy experts; Civil society organizations; Government officials
Communication Scope
Policy products; Memos; Briefs; Talking points; Government responses; Strategy documents; Internal decision materials; Clear policy products
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
About the Team OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. We believe that achieving this goal requires effective engagement with public policy stakeholders and the broader community impacted by AI. Accordingly, our Global Affairs team builds authentic, collaborative relationships with public officials, technical experts, civil society, and the broader AI policymaking community. We ensure that insights from policymakers and external stakeholders inform our work and, in collaboration with colleagues across OpenAI, seek to shape policy so that it aligns with and supports our mission. About the Role This position reports to OpenAI’s Head of National Security Policy and will serve as a senior individual contributor at the intersection of national security policy, AI safety, and technical AI governance. This person will help OpenAI anticipate and navigate high-stakes policy questions related to increasingly capable AI systems, especially where technical, safety, national security, and societal considerations intersect. A core requirement for this role is established trust and credibility within the AI safety, research, and governance communities. Technical fluency and national security experience are also a significant plus. (Washington, DC or San Francisco preferred; other U.S. locations considered) Key responsibilities include: - Serve as a senior technical-policy advisor to the National Security Policy team on frontier AI safety and governance issues, including CBRN, cyber, autonomous agents, automated AI R&D, evaluations, risk thresholds, and societal resilience. - Act as a cross-functional connector between National Security Policy and internal teams including Safety Systems, Preparedness, Alignment, Research, Security, Legal, and Product Policy. - Drive OpenAI’s engagement with national AI institutes, the Frontier Model Forum, third-party evaluators, research organizations, and other technical governance bodies. - De
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